Lyle Fitzsimmons is a Florida-based math/science teacher at Optima Academy Online. He’s been an educator since 2016 and received a Lighthouse Award as a top teacher in the Oasis Charter Schools (Cape Coral, Florida) system in 2024.
"Compared to traditional teaching, VR education gives our scholars the opportunity to learn in a hands-on way without the added cost of travel and materials."

From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
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From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we’ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
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From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
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From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download Resource
From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
Download Resource
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
Download Resource
From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we’ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
Download Resource
From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
Download Resource
From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
Download Resource
From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download Resource

